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03 Mar 2024 | 09:41 |
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March 3rd has never been the same since 1953, when the greatest idol in Flamengo's history was born: Zico. Therefore, this Sunday (03) is reserved to celebrate and congratulate Galinho, who turns 71 years old.
First of all, affectionately called 'King', Zico received congratulations through the official social networks of < a href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/tite-se-esquiva-de-pergunta-sobre-leo-ortiz-e-deixa-consciente-para-direito-do-flamengo" target="_blank"> Flamengo. In this way, with a very special text, Rubro-Negro praised the achievements of the eternal number 10, in addition to the birth of Arthur Antunes Coimbra.
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“There is a time A.Z. and a D.Z. Exactly 71 years ago, Dona Matilde and Seu Antunes changed the entire trajectory of planet Earth. The youngest Arthur was born at 7 am. From then on, nothing would ever be the same. Flamengo is Flamengo because of Zico. Brazil is Brazil because of Zico. Japan is Japan because of Zico. The Milky Way is the Milky Way that is because of Zico.
Congratulations on your 71st birthday, Galinho, and thank you very much. For the 731 games, for the 508 goals, for the State Championships, the Brazilian Championships, the Libertadores and the World Cup that you went to get. For the magic, for the passion, for the charm, for being a wonderful inspiration for everyone who has worn, wears and will wear the Sacred Mantle on the field, in the stands, in the streets.
It is a privilege to have received so much from Arthur Antunes Coimbra, one of the greatest players in the history of football. Our greatest scorer, our greatest idol, our greatest. Our Zico.
It's great to idolize someone so special. It's great to sing with your heart that ZICO IS OUR KING!
Merry Christmas, Biggest Fan in the World.”
HISTORY FOR FLAMENGO
Wearing the < a href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/bomba-landim-abre-o-jogo-e-faz-revelacao-sobre-saida-de-gabigol-do-flamengo" target="_blank">Sacred Mantle , Zico led Flamengo to win the Libertadores da América and the Club World Cup, both in 1981. Furthermore, Galinho's numbers are impressive: there were 731 games for Rubro-Negro, with 508 goals scored.
With such numbers, Zico, of course, is the greatest scorer in Flamengo's history. Showing affection and gratitude to Galinho de Quintino, fans painted social media 'red and black' to congratulate the former player and melted.
The coach has managed to get the Mengão player back to playing at a high level at Real Madrid and the Brazilian star defends his stance.
06 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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2002 World Cup winner Rivaldo approved of how Xabi Alonso has handled his relationship with Vini Jr. at Real Madrid. In an interview with Betfair, the former player commented on the Spanish coach's decision to leave the Flamengo-born striker on the bench for the second round of La Liga against Real Oviedo .
Rivaldo on Xabi Alonso's action: "It was a strategy to get the best out of Vini Jr"
For Rivaldo, the decision wasn't a punishment, but rather a strategy to boost the number 7's performance: "I don't see it as a punishment. It was a strategy to get the best out of Vinícius . It's a way to make him grow even more ," the five-time world champion emphasized.
Alonso's gamble quickly paid off. In the 3-0 victory over Oviedo, Vini Jr. came on in the second half and made his mark. In the following round, he found the net again against Mallorca , confirming his strong start to the season.
Rivaldo also praised the arrival of the new Real Madrid manager and his relationship with the Brazilian: " Xabi is a great coach, but he was also a great player . He knows exactly what someone like Vinícius thinks and feels. Sometimes you have to make adjustments, even with the stars," he concluded.
After ending last season below expectations, Vini Jr. started this season on a high note. In three La Liga rounds, he has two goals and one assist, contributing to half of Real Madrid's goals. Without being called up for the FIFA international break , the striker remained in Spain and remains focused on the rest of the season. The Merengues' next match will be on September 13th, against Real Sociedad, away from home, in the fourth round of the Spanish Championship.
Juan Sebástian Verón, idol and current president of the La Plata club, which faces Mengão in the Libertadores, does not forgive the entity's decision
06 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flamengo already knows its next opponent in the Copa Libertadores : Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG), in the quarterfinals. Even before the ball kicked off, the president of the Argentine club and idol Juan Sebastián Verón took to social media to criticize CONMEBOL, following Independiente's exclusion from the Copa Sudamericana.
Estudiantes president Verón on Conmebol: "They chose the easiest option"
"They chose the easy option. It's very difficult to understand how they came to this decision ... and I don't condone any kind of violence, but this is all very unfair," criticized the president of Estudiantes de La Plata .
The punishment came after Independiente fans got into a fight with Universidad de Chile supporters. They invaded the visiting team's section, stole banners , threw bombs, and set fire to objects.
Given the seriousness of the case, Conmebol decided to exclude the club from the competition and apply a fine of 250 thousand dollars (approximately R$ 1.3 million) , in addition to a punishment of seven games within Conmebol with closed doors, in addition to another seven as a visitor without the right to fans.
In the quarterfinals, Flamengo and Estudiantes will face off in two decisive matches . The first will be on September 18th at the Maracanã Stadium. The second leg is scheduled for the 25th at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata.
Quarterfinal matches
Coach Filipe Luís hopes to have the midfielder available in the Libertadores, against Estudiantes, but the most likely scenario indicates a return in October.
06 Set 2025 | 18:00 |
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Midfielder Erick Pulgar may be close to returning to Flamengo . Between Thursday (11) and Friday (12), the player will undergo a CT scan to evaluate the fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, suffered at the end of June. The exam will be decisive in defining the stage of recovery and the deadline for returning to the field.
The analysis will show the medical department the degree of bone healing . There are two possible scenarios:
The Chilean midfielder was injured on June 29th during Flamengo 's match against Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup. Days later, he underwent surgery in Chile and has since followed a strict recovery protocol.
A starter before his injury, Pulgar has been missing from the squad's rotation. Despite the strong partnership between Saúl and Jorginho, the coaching staff considers the Chilean a key player in maintaining the midfield's competitiveness.
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